A Chinese restaurant classic that takes 25 minutes to make at home.

Do you grow snow peas?

I’m too busy munching on them while I weed.

Shrimp Snow Peas

Elise Bauer

So it’s off to the market for snow peas in the spring.

Save prep time by prepping the peas, ginger, and garlic while the shrimp is marinating.

Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes while you prep the peas, ginger, and garlic.

Chinese shrimp snow peas marinade

Elise Bauer

Heat a wok or large saute pan over high heat for 1 minute.

Add the peanut oil and let it get hot, about 30 seconds.

Add the ginger and garlic and toss to combine.

Asian shrimp snow peas recipe

Elise Bauer

Stir-fry for about 30 seconds.

Add the snow peas, soy sauce and chicken stock.

Stir-fry until the shrimp turns pink, about 2 minutes.

stir-fry shrimp and snow pea

Elise Bauer

Add the scallions and stir-fry 1 more minute.

Turn off the heat and add the sesame oil.

Toss to combine once more and serve with steamed rice.